pol gene is one of the main segments of retroviral RNA. It encodes
four main viral proteins: protease, RNase H, integrase and the most importante
one, reverse transcriptase. The latter plays an
important role by copying the virus’ RNA into DNA, which is unique in
retroviruses.
This enzyme is a remarkable factor in the life cycle of HIV, also a retrovirus.
Reference: Stowell, D. (2006). Molecules of HIV (pol). Retrieved December 27, 2015, from http://www.mcld.co.uk/hiv/?q=pol
Licenciatura em Biologia Aplicada - 2º ano:
Grupo 2 PL3
David Miziuc
Inês Fernandes
Inês Lages
Tiago Ferreira
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